Category Archives: Cycling

A couple days ago we posted about biking knee braces and knee injuries. Another part of the body that can be affected by biking and cycling are the foot and ankle. Foot and ankle injuries are quite prevalent in cycling. Here are some of the most common:

Plantar Fasciitis – Heel and foot pain while biking is generally caused by plantar fasciitis. The band of tissue that connects your heel to the front of your foot is called the plantar fascia. When this area becomes inflamed or irritated, this causes pain. The repeated pressure from pedaling can aggravate the tendons in the foot, causing plantar fasciitis.

Achilles Tendonitis – The Achilles tendon connects the heel bone to your calf muscles and is used as we pedal a bicycle. When the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed, this is known as Achilles tendonitis. This causes heel pain that starts slowly and may gradually get worse over time, especially if the patient ignores the initial pain.

Arch Pain – Large amounts of stress on the arch of the foot can occur when pedaling improperly. It may also be caused by poor or worn out footwear. Arch pain may also be caused by plantar fasciitis and can continue to worsen if the injury is not given enough time to rest.

These are just some of the issues that can affect the ankle from cycling. For those who bike competitively, these conditions may be even more prevalent. Wearing biking and cycling braces and supports may help reduce your chances of these ankle injuries so you can stay healthier, longer. Speak with your doctor today about wearing an ankle brace for your situation, and check out our biking braces today!

Biking is an activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s low-impact on the knees and people do it both recreationally and professionally. In fact, cycling has less impact on the knees than running or jogging. However, biking can still cause injuries. Here are some of the common knee injuries from biking and cycling:

Runner’s Knee – Contrary to what its name may suggest, runner’s knee can occur in cyclists. It’s a type of knee pain around or behind the kneecap that typically occurs due to overuse.

Chondromalacia – This describes the wearing down of the cartilage under the kneecap. Chondromalacia may be caused by a number of different issues, though the leading one is poor kneecap alignment. It can be the source of pain and inflammation and is the most common cause of chronic knee pain.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome – Also known as ITBS, Iliotibial Band Syndrome is when the mass of tissue that connects your quads and other thigh muscles to the knee becomes irritated, leading to pain.

These are just a handful of the issues that can affect the knee from biking. For competitive cyclists, these conditions may be especially common. Wearing biking and cycling braces and supports can help minimize the onset of these injuries and can help reduce or even completely eliminate knee pain. Speak with your doctor about wearing a knee brace for your situation, and check out our biking braces today!